It's been a growing trend in the United States: vinyl craziness.
The reclamation of the record as a piece of culture has been on the rise since
around 2000. (At least, for those watching closely.) Vinyl records are, without
question, back now. If you are wondering how to celebrate National Vinyl Record
Day, then this list has you covered.
Mushroom New Orleans
is home to a great vinyl selection. They celebrate 4/20 as well as Record Day
and are conveniently located on Broadway. Part head shop, part music shop, The
Mushroom has whatever you need. 1037 Broadway St., (504) 866-6065, themushroomnola.com.
The White Roach is
one of those places that you really ought to visit, if only so you can say you
went to a place called The White Roach. In addition, it boasts a solid vinyl
collection, and it's an indie vinyl shop, so you can feel good buying from
them. 5704 Magazine St., (985) 373-1751, thewhiteroach.com.
Peaches Records
has a 14,000-square-foot location on Magazine Street that is definitely a must-visit.
The store, started in 1975, features a wide selection of music in either vinyl,
cassette, or CD, for whatever format suits your fancy. 4318 Magazine St., 282-3322,
peachesrecordsandtapes.com.
Domino Sound Record Shack is another great locale that is home to
some really excellent choices. The shop has a collection of reggae and international music, as well as a few other
genres. Though niche, it is very trendy. 2557 Bayou Rd., (504) 309-0871, dominosoundrecords.com.
Louisiana Music Factory, as the name might suggest, largely
stocks music by artists from the state of Louisiana. This makes a trip here
well worth it, if you want to get a sense of the depth of the music culture in
Louisiana. You may not know what you want coming in, but you'll be sure to find
something worthwhile once you look around. 421 Frenchmen St., (504) 586-1094,
louisianamusicfactory.com.
